Waggon and Horses Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Waggon and Horses Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Waggon and Horses Inn The Wagon And, Old Frome Road, Doulting, BA4 4LA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Waggon and Horses Inn among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Waggon and Horses Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Waggon and Horses Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Waggon and Horses Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and R Hawkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2017 |
| The Old Stables Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Poachers Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Shepton Mallet Community Fridge Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Stoke St Michael War Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| J&W Davis Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| D and L Thorley Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2015 |
| Oakhill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Waggon and Horses Inn
What is Waggon and Horses Inn's food hygiene rating?
Waggon and Horses Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Waggon and Horses Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waggon and Horses Inn last inspected?
Waggon and Horses Inn was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waggon and Horses Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waggon and Horses Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Waggon and Horses Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Waggon and Horses Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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